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crystal chandeliers mixed with their soft golden illumination. The Embrace family made significant financial outlays to plan the cele

ssion guided her activities throughout the night, therefore enabling the completion of her intended goal. She accepted a glass of champagne from a server while she also watched the attendees. The evening passed till Papat Elvon arrived on the

e that nonetheless revealed elements of annoyance to authenticate her identity. She had not time for politeness. NOT tonight. I have to say, Ms. Basdew, I know rather a lot about you. Basdew." His polite smile made her believe he was evaluating her based on her name. His smile implied he already considered you as inferior. Her answer was a little smile as she leaned forward to closely study him. S

an instant. Papat went back to his smile, but it lacked true integrity now. Although your bravery is much deserved, my speech includes hidden threats. Ms. Basdew requires exact understanding of what she will shortly come upon. Her heart rate rose while she kept her cool. Tr

no accident about this. Ayomie was trying to gather her ideas when a voice from the audience cut off her. When Ayomie heard someone inquire "Did you hear that?" she turned her head and sa

to listen in on the talk but happened to do so. She just needed this vacation. Her heart thumping against her chest, she rapidly turned her body in another direction. She had to move quickly and deliberately. The fading gala sounds carried Ayomie back to times

would never forget the repercussions though. Closing her eyes brought recollections of her father's stony expression during their whole financial collapse. He was not the same at all. Their former way of life was very different from the little apartment they moved into in a run-down area. Ayomie had never felt bitter up until today. Greed among the rich men has claimed everything from her family. She spent ever

understood the Embrace family amassed their wealth via illegal activity, but this fresh knowledge exposed another reality. The email included a link to a sealed court record revealing Papat's family as part of a sinister criminal network involved in activities beyond basic finan

ion never faltered. Once Ayomie confirmed her misgivings about the Elvons Papat Elvon became her objective. She knew she had to face him. Ayomie came across him standing next to the grand staircase, shadows from the chandelier covering his angular face. Ayomie saw through his deception, even if his exp

criminal groups." His advance stopped when he looked at her, showing a hint of terror or a maybe deeper sentiment. You believe you could destroy the Embrace Empire by means of its weak ties? Ayomie moved in front of her. "I'm going to tell Mr. Elvon the truth. No matter who gets in my path. She ha